A puddler

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A puddler

Postby Scott R » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:54 pm

Here's one of about maybe 6 puddlers I've done. I hunt divers about 80%+ of my time on the water but had the urge to try a few puddlers. This is the first and only pintail I've ever done.

This one is hollowed cork, tupalo head, acrylic paint, and a PVC insert for the tail.

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Re: A puddler

Postby Redbeard » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:57 pm

Dayyuum!
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Re: A puddler

Postby Olly » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:03 pm

Wow!

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Re: A puddler

Postby NuffDaddy » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:42 pm

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Re: A puddler

Postby Bootlipkiller » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:44 pm

That thing is awesome. Out of curiosity how much would you charge for one of those sprig?
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Re: A puddler

Postby Redbeard » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:49 pm

Bootlipkiller wrote:That thing is awesome. Out of curiosity how much would you charge for one of those sprig?
only Reb can afford one
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Re: A puddler

Postby Scott R » Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:08 pm

Thanks guys. I just wished I could work up the nerve to try and carve another one. This one worked on me pretty hard :D

Bootlipkiller I don't sell decoys anymore. Use to do it and it just got to be a drag and I started hating carving because I felt pushed to do a bird.

I do like to trade though :thumbsup:
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Re: A puddler

Postby Bootlipkiller » Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:21 pm

Scott R wrote:Thanks guys. I just wished I could work up the nerve to try and carve another one. This one worked on me pretty hard :D

Bootlipkiller I don't sell decoys anymore. Use to do it and it just got to be a drag and I started hating carving because I felt pushed to do a bird.

I do like to trade though :thumbsup:

Ill give you my wife:lol:
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Re: A puddler

Postby Redbeard » Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:27 pm

Ha!
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Re: A puddler

Postby 3legged_lab » Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:11 pm

Bootlipkiller wrote:
Scott R wrote:Thanks guys. I just wished I could work up the nerve to try and carve another one. This one worked on me pretty hard :D

Bootlipkiller I don't sell decoys anymore. Use to do it and it just got to be a drag and I started hating carving because I felt pushed to do a bird.

I do like to trade though :thumbsup:

Ill give you my wife:lol:

A lot of ways to go with that one.
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Re: A puddler

Postby Bootlipkiller » Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:13 pm

3legged_lab wrote:
Bootlipkiller wrote:
Scott R wrote:Thanks guys. I just wished I could work up the nerve to try and carve another one. This one worked on me pretty hard :D

Bootlipkiller I don't sell decoys anymore. Use to do it and it just got to be a drag and I started hating carving because I felt pushed to do a bird.

I do like to trade though :thumbsup:

Ill give you my wife:lol:

A lot of ways to go with that one.

That's a beauty of a decoy. Take how you want.
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Re: A puddler

Postby GadwallGetter530 » Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:09 am

Scott R wrote:Here's one of about maybe 6 puddlers I've done. I hunt divers about 80%+ of my time on the water but had the urge to try a few puddlers. This is the first and only pintail I've ever done.

This one is hollowed cork, tupalo head, acrylic paint, and a PVC insert for the tail.

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That's a good looking decoy man. I would love to have a few of those in my decoy spread next season. :thumbsup:
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Re: A puddler

Postby RickC » Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:33 am

A beauty for sure. They're in my list to do for this season.
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Re: A puddler

Postby Feelin' Fowl » Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:15 am

That looks great!

Do you guys hand paint, airbrush, or do both?
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Re: A puddler

Postby RickC » Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:14 am

For mine its all hand painted. I've got an airbrush but haven't ever used it in a decoy.
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Re: A puddler

Postby Feelin' Fowl » Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:20 am

RickC wrote:For mine its all hand painted. I've got an airbrush but haven't ever used it in a decoy.

I've repainted decoys both by hand, and with an airbrush. doing it by hand makes your work even more impressive :thumbsup:
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Re: A puddler

Postby Scott R » Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:40 pm

I only hand paint. Just don't have the time to learn how to use an airbrush. Also I've had some bad experiences with airbrushed decoys and paint durability...just rubs off too easy under hunting conditions.


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Re: A puddler

Postby The Duck Hammer » Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:46 pm

Amazing
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Re: A puddler

Postby Baysider » Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:58 pm

Why are birds in GA so angry? Very nice sprig Scott. One of my favorites of yours.
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Re: A puddler

Postby Scott R » Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:28 am

Baysider wrote:Why are birds in GA so angry? Very nice sprig Scott. One of my favorites of yours.


I think it's my inner thoughts coming out in my carvings :D
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